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Beautiful Losers: Mamdani and the End of Socialism’s Losing Streak
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Beautiful Losers: Mamdani and the End of Socialism’s Losing Streak
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How a movement once exiled to the margins found its way back into power, and what Mamdani’s likely victory means for the American left.
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For 124 years, the American socialist movement has been defined by defeat. From Eugene Debs’ doomed presidential runs to Michael Harrington’s quiet organizing, it’s been a story of almosts: almost mainstream, almost powerful, almost relevant. Until now. In this episode, we look at how Zohran Mamdani’s likely mayoral victory marks the first real crack in…

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